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: The site of the central shooting. You can tour the first floor to see Jim Williams' extensive collection of antiques and art. Bonaventure Cemetery ClosedSavannah, GA, United States Address : 330 Bonaventure Rd, Thunderbolt, GA 31404
: A transgender performer who became a breakout star of the book and film.
: Famous for its hauntingly beautiful Victorian monuments. While the iconic "Bird Girl" statue from the book cover was moved to the Telfair Academy to protect it, the cemetery remains a primary setting for the story's "midnight" visits. Clary's Cafe $10–20Diner ClosedSavannah, GA, United States Address : 404 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401 subtitle Midnight.in.the.Garden.of.Good.and.Evi...
: Savannah is portrayed as a city where "everybody is a character" and time moves differently. Key Figures :
: Author John Berendt has stated the book is "99 percent true and 1 percent exaggeration." For example, he moved the timeline of his arrival in Savannah to better fit the narrative of the trial. : The site of the central shooting
Written by John Berendt and published in 1994, this "non-fiction novel" spent a record-breaking 216 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. It details the atmospheric life of Savannah, Georgia, centered around the trial of Jim Williams for the shooting of Danny Hansford.
: A famous local grey area mentioned in the book is Joe Odom's loophole: "The law says I can’t sell liquor... it doesn't say I can’t serve it". Expand map : Famous for its hauntingly beautiful Victorian monuments
If you are planning a trip, many fans consider Midnight "required reading" before visiting. These are the primary sites from the story: Mercer Williams House Museum ClosedSavannah, GA, United States : 429 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401